Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United States; Extension of Comment Period, 24631-24632 [2014-09969]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 84 / Thursday, May 1, 2014 / Proposed Rules (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53–1058, Revision 2, dated December 7, 1989. (iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53–1058, Revision 3, dated March 11, 1993. (o) Exceptions to the Service Information (1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53– 1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the Revision 4 date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time ‘‘after the effective date of this AD.’’ (2) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53– 1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions: Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (q) of this AD. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (p) Post-Repair and Post-Modification Inspections for Group 3 Through Group 5 Airplanes Not Required The post-repair and post-modification inspections specified in Table 4 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53–1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, are not required by this AD. Note 1 to paragraph (p) of this AD: The post-repair and post-modification inspections specified in Table 4 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53–1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, may be used in support of compliance with section 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 14 CFR 129.109(b)(2)). (q) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (r)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (r) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:07 Apr 30, 2014 Jkt 232001 phone: (425) 917–6450; fax: (425) 917–6590; email: alan.pohl@faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 25, 2014. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2014–09941 Filed 4–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 120 [Docket No. FAA–2012–1058; Notice No. 14– 02] RIN 2120–AK09 Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United States; Extension of Comment Period Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM); Extension of comment period. AGENCY: This action extends the comment period for an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that was published on March 17, 2014. In that document, the FAA sought input on its intent to amend the FAA’s drug and alcohol testing regulations to require drug and alcohol testing of certain maintenance personnel outside of the United States. Airlines for America (A4A), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) have requested that the FAA extend the comment period closing date to allow time for commenters to adequately analyze the ANPRM and prepare comments. SUMMARY: The comment period for the ANPRM published on March 17, 2014 (79 FR 14621), was scheduled to close on May 16, 2014, and is extended until July 17, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by docket FAA–2012–1058 using any of the following methods: DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 24631 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or visit Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valentine Castaneda, ARM–104, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267–9677; email val.castaneda@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See the ‘‘Additional Information’’ section for information on how to comment on the ANPRM and how the FAA will handle comments received. The ‘‘Additional Information’’ section also contains related information about the docket and the handling of proprietary or confidential business information. In addition, there is information on obtaining copies of related rulemaking documents. Background On March 17, 2014, the FAA issued Notice No. 14–02, entitled ‘‘Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United States’’ (79 FR 14621). Comments to that document were to be received on or before May 16, 2014. By letter dated March 26, 2014, A4A E:\FR\FM\01MYP1.SGM 01MYP1 24632 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 84 / Thursday, May 1, 2014 / Proposed Rules requested that the FAA extend the comment period for Notice No. 14–02 for 120 days. By letters dated April 8, 2014 and April 9, 2014, respectively, IATA and Lufthansa also requested a 120-day extension of the comment period. The petitioners requested the extension to secure additional time for commenters to assess the impact of the ANPRM and prepare comments. While the FAA concurs with the petitioners’ requests for an extension of the comment period, it does not support a 120-day extension. The FAA finds that providing an additional 60 days is sufficient for these petitioners and other commenters to analyze the ANPRM and provide meaningful comments. Absent unusual circumstances, the FAA does not anticipate any further extension of the comment period for this rulemaking. Extension of Comment Period In accordance with § 11.47(c) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, the FAA has reviewed the petitions made by A4A, IATA, and Lufthansa for extension of the comment period to Notice No. 14–02. These petitioners have shown a substantive interest in the ANPRM and good cause for the extension. The FAA has determined that extension of the comment period is consistent with the public interest, and that good cause exists for taking this action. Accordingly, the comment period for Notice No. 14–02 is extended until July 17, 2014. Additional Information mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS A. Comments Invited The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the ANPRM, explain the reason for any recommendations, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should submit only one time. The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this ANPRM. Before acting on this ANPRM, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the extended closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:07 Apr 30, 2014 Jkt 232001 Proprietary or Confidential Business Information: Do not file proprietary or confidential business information in the docket. Such information must be sent or delivered directly to the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document and marked as proprietary or confidential. If submitting information on a disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM, and identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is proprietary or confidential. Under 14 CFR 11.35(b), if the FAA is aware of proprietary information filed with a comment, the agency does not place it in the docket. It is held in a separate file to which the public does not have access, and the FAA places a note in the docket that it has received it. If the FAA receives a request to examine or copy this information, it treats it as any other request under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). The FAA processes such a request under Department of Transportation procedures found in 49 CFR part 7. B. Availability of Rulemaking Documents An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the Internet by— 1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov); 2. Visiting the FAA’s Regulations and Policies Web page at https:// www.faa.gov/regulations_policies or 3. Accessing the Government Printing Office’s Web page at https:// www.gpo.gov/fdsys/. Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM–1, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267–9680. Commenters must identify the docket or notice number of this rulemaking. All documents the FAA considered in developing the ANPRM, including economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed from the Internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal referenced in item (1) above. Issued at Washington, DC, under the authority set forth in 49 U.S.C. 44733 on April 28, 2014. Lirio Liu, Director, Office of Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2014–09969 Filed 4–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 398 [Docket No.: DOT–OST–2014–0061] Essential Air Service Proposed Enforcement Policy Office of Aviation Analysis (X50), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of Proposed Enforcement Policy. AGENCY: This proposed notice of enforcement policy announces how the Department of Transportation (DOT) intends, going forward, to enforce compliance with the requirements of the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000, which prohibits the Department from subsidizing Essential Air Service (EAS) to communities located within the 48 contiguous States receiving per passenger subsidy amounts exceeding $200, unless the communities are located more than 210 miles from the nearest large or medium hub airport. As proposed, all communities receiving subsidies under the EAS Program would have until September 30, 2015, based on data from October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015, to ensure compliance with the $200 subsidy cap or face termination of subsidy eligibility. After September 30, 2015, the Department would continue enforcement of the $200 subsidy cap on an annual basis based on data compiled at the end of every fiscal year. Consistent with established procedures, DOT will issue each potentially impacted community a show cause order regarding termination of eligibility and provide each such community with a fair and reasonable opportunity to demonstrate compliance with the $200 subsidy cap prior to a final decision by DOT. In addition, any community that is deemed ineligible under the $200 subsidy cap provision may petition the Secretary for a waiver. After receiving a community’s petition for a waiver, the Secretary may waive the subsidy cap for a limited period of time, on a case-bycase basis, and subject to availability of funds. To provide the Department with sufficient time to evaluate the FY 2015 data for potentially affected communities, DOT does not intend to begin the Show Cause Order process until January 2016. DATES: Send comments on or before June 30, 2014. Late-filed comments will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number DOT–OST–2014– SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01MYP1.SGM 01MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 84 (Thursday, May 1, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24631-24632]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09969]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 120

 [Docket No. FAA-2012-1058; Notice No. 14-02]
RIN 2120-AK09


Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider 
Employees Located Outside of the United States; Extension of Comment 
Period

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM); Extension of 
comment period.

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SUMMARY: This action extends the comment period for an Advance Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that was published on March 17, 2014. In 
that document, the FAA sought input on its intent to amend the FAA's 
drug and alcohol testing regulations to require drug and alcohol 
testing of certain maintenance personnel outside of the United States. 
Airlines for America (A4A), the International Air Transport Association 
(IATA), and Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) have requested that the 
FAA extend the comment period closing date to allow time for commenters 
to adequately analyze the ANPRM and prepare comments.

DATES: The comment period for the ANPRM published on March 17, 2014 (79 
FR 14621), was scheduled to close on May 16, 2014, and is extended 
until July 17, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by docket FAA-2012-1058 
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. 
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room 
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket 
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts 
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the 
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system 
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at 
https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions 
for accessing the docket or visit Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of 
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valentine Castaneda, ARM-104, Office 
of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267-9677; email 
val.castaneda@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See the ``Additional Information'' section 
for information on how to comment on the ANPRM and how the FAA will 
handle comments received. The ``Additional Information'' section also 
contains related information about the docket and the handling of 
proprietary or confidential business information. In addition, there is 
information on obtaining copies of related rulemaking documents.

Background

    On March 17, 2014, the FAA issued Notice No. 14-02, entitled ``Drug 
and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located 
Outside of the United States'' (79 FR 14621). Comments to that document 
were to be received on or before May 16, 2014. By letter dated March 
26, 2014, A4A

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requested that the FAA extend the comment period for Notice No. 14-02 
for 120 days. By letters dated April 8, 2014 and April 9, 2014, 
respectively, IATA and Lufthansa also requested a 120-day extension of 
the comment period. The petitioners requested the extension to secure 
additional time for commenters to assess the impact of the ANPRM and 
prepare comments.
    While the FAA concurs with the petitioners' requests for an 
extension of the comment period, it does not support a 120-day 
extension. The FAA finds that providing an additional 60 days is 
sufficient for these petitioners and other commenters to analyze the 
ANPRM and provide meaningful comments.
    Absent unusual circumstances, the FAA does not anticipate any 
further extension of the comment period for this rulemaking.

Extension of Comment Period

    In accordance with Sec.  11.47(c) of title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations, the FAA has reviewed the petitions made by A4A, IATA, and 
Lufthansa for extension of the comment period to Notice No. 14-02. 
These petitioners have shown a substantive interest in the ANPRM and 
good cause for the extension. The FAA has determined that extension of 
the comment period is consistent with the public interest, and that 
good cause exists for taking this action.
    Accordingly, the comment period for Notice No. 14-02 is extended 
until July 17, 2014.

Additional Information

A. Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this 
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. The most 
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the ANPRM, explain the 
reason for any recommendations, and include supporting data. To ensure 
the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should send 
only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed 
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well 
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this ANPRM. Before acting on this ANPRM, the FAA 
will consider all comments it receives on or before the extended 
closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after 
the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without 
incurring expense or delay.
    Proprietary or Confidential Business Information: Do not file 
proprietary or confidential business information in the docket. Such 
information must be sent or delivered directly to the person identified 
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document and 
marked as proprietary or confidential. If submitting information on a 
disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM, and identify 
electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that 
is proprietary or confidential.
    Under 14 CFR 11.35(b), if the FAA is aware of proprietary 
information filed with a comment, the agency does not place it in the 
docket. It is held in a separate file to which the public does not have 
access, and the FAA places a note in the docket that it has received 
it. If the FAA receives a request to examine or copy this information, 
it treats it as any other request under the Freedom of Information Act 
(5 U.S.C. 552). The FAA processes such a request under Department of 
Transportation procedures found in 49 CFR part 7.

B. Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the 
Internet by--
    1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov);
    2. Visiting the FAA's Regulations and Policies Web page at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies or
    3. Accessing the Government Printing Office's Web page at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/.
    Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal 
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-9680. 
Commenters must identify the docket or notice number of this 
rulemaking.
    All documents the FAA considered in developing the ANPRM, including 
economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed from the 
Internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal referenced in item (1) 
above.

    Issued at Washington, DC, under the authority set forth in 49 
U.S.C. 44733 on April 28, 2014.
Lirio Liu,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2014-09969 Filed 4-30-14; 8:45 am]
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